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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,076.62, 73,275.93 and 35,195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,076.62, 73,275.93 and 35,195.73 is: 48,590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,076.62 : 73,275.93 = 35,195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,076.62/73,275.93 = 35,195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,076.62x = 73,275.93 × 35,195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,076.62x = 2,578,999,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,999,847.78/53,076.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,590.13

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